

High Country Nursery joins chamber
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The Idyllwild Chamber of Commerce welcomes a new member, the High Country Nursery in Anza. At the ribbon cutting are Scott Briles, the owner of this Anza nursery, and Debbie Martin, Chamber member representing ARF, and JoAnne Slater, second Vice President of the Chamber of Commerce. Photo courtesy of JoAnne Slater

The San Bernardino National Forest plans to start prescribed fire operations on its three ranger districts this month and is scheduled to continue through early 2024. The Fire and Aviation Management program considers wind, humidity, temperature and fuel types — such as brush, trees and grasses — when planning and implementing prescribed fires. Other factors…
As the morning sun was rising over Idyllwild Wednesday morning, Pine Cove residents awoke to a new group of emergency medical providers. American Medical Response was ready for the first day of its new coverage. Pursuant to the newest contract between Riverside County and AMR, the ambulance service is now responsible for County Service Area…
Sheriff’s log The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Hemet Station responded to the following calls Sunday to Saturday, July 9 to 15. Idyllwild • July 9 — Alarm call, 1:25 a.m. N. Circle Dr. Handled by deputy. • July 9 — Follow-up, 12:14 p.m., address withheld. Handled by deputy. • July 9 — Alarm call, 11:54…
Riverside County 3rd District Supervisor Chuck Washington’s term as chair of the Riverside County Board of Supervisors ends with 2018. However, the Hill’s representative will be just as busy and involved in local and countywide issues in 2019. Earlier this month, he was elected to serve as chair of the Riverside County Transportation Commission. Also,…
One traffic collision to report so far last week on Highway 74, according to California Highway Patrol Public Information Officer Matt Napier.At 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 23, Richard Moreno, 30 of Coachella, was driving westbound on Highway 74 east of Keen Camp Road at about 20 mph in a gray 2004 Dodge Ram behind…
Despite vehement opposition from several Pine Cove speakers The Idyllwild Water District’s Consolidation Committee held its first public meeting Monday night and, despite the stern warnings from Pine Cove residents, it will not be the final meeting either. Chair Peter Szabadi acknowledged that the committee did not have a plan with steps or goals to…